{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW134682567 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupporting volunteers to complete their \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW134682567 BCX0\u0022\u003Elearning\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48511768 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48511768 BCX0\u0022\u003EAll Growing Roots learning is done online, it was designed to attend to most accessibility needs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48511768 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48511768 BCX0\u0022\u003ETeam Leaders and Lead Volunteers can work together to support their team members to complete their learning. An example might be to ask another volunteer to be there or provide additional support whilst the volunteer completes their learning, particularly if they need help accessing our online learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48511768 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48511768 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere is guidance for \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/encouraging-volunteers-to-continue-on-their-learning-journey/\u0022\u003Ehaving conversations about overdue learning\u003C/a\u003E with suggested actions you can propose to help volunteers complete their learning, and tools such as mutually agreed restrictions to help ensure suspension or ending a role is a last resort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68503068 BCX0\u0022\u003EOptions for\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68503068 BCX0\u0022\u003ELead Volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68503068 BCX0\u0022\u003E when\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68503068 BCX0\u0022\u003Elearning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68503068 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;remains overdue\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EIn most cases, volunteers will complete or renew the learning requirements for their role before the deadline or after a reminder.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EFor all other learning, when volunteers continue to have overdue learning, Lead Volunteers should consider:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Suspending the volunteer\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou may wish to suspend\u0026nbsp;the volunteer for a set period while they complete their overdue learning. When suspended, the volunteer should not take part in any Scouts activities until the learning has been completed and the suspension process has been completed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EBefore suspending the volunteer, you must communicate with them directly (and their Team Leader or Lead Volunteer, if applicable) to explain the reasons for the suspension.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EPlease read the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-process-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Suspensions Process for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eguidance on suspensions\u003C/a\u003E for more information.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Ending the volunteer\u2019s role\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf a volunteer hasn\u0027t completed or renewed their learning within the given timescales or after having a restriction or suspension applied, then it will be necessary for you to end the volunteer\u0027s role.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003ERead \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 16.8\u003C/a\u003E for details on when this is appropriate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Retiring the volunteer\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou may also retire the volunteer if they\u2019re no longer able (for any reason) to continue their active service but wish to retain an attachment to the movement. The retired member role should never be used for anyone who has any trustee responsibilities or responsibilities for young people, and should never be used as an alternative for suspending a volunteer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW245336736 BCX0\u0022\u003ERead the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/role-descriptions/retired-member/\u0022\u003ERetired Member webpage\u003C/a\u003E for more information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW259689646 BCX0\u0022\u003EExemptions\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EManaging exceptions for mandatory learning on the new digital system.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen managing volunteers with overdue mandatory training, County/Area/Region Lead Volunteers have been able to \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a1d91a8c798f432dbe9b1627efaa4e79\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Temporary exemption for volunteers with overdue mandatory training\u0022\u003Etemporarily exempt volunteers from suspension\u003C/a\u003E when there was a justified reason to do so. This could be for medical or personal reasons if the volunteer is not carrying out their role.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAnyone on this exemption list will be added to the new membership tool in a \u0027holding role\u0027, which means they won\u2019t be automatically recommended for suspension. 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